The World Powerlifting Alliance was established in 1987 and is the international arm of the APA.

Drug Testing
Meets include drug tested divisions as well as untested ones.

Equipment
The WPA allows up to double ply lifting suits. Canvas and denim lifting suits are not legal. They also allow up to double ply bench shirts in polyester or denim including velcro and open back shirts. Standard length groove briefs are fine. As are knee wraps up to 3.5 m.